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How'do gang!! I found some La Bella strings with real gut trebles, anybody ever use these??? And...how do they compare to nylon? I've never used gut strings on guitar....but I have on my banjo, they were kinda dull and didnt last very long at all. Later on...and thanks.

Dow

The reason nylon strings got developed in the first place was the same reason plastic drumheads and banjo heads were. Animal material is sensitive to moisture and atmospheric humidity changes. Meaning they can be a bit unpredictable, stretching or tightening and possibly longevity. As for tonal difference I doubt anyone hearing you play would even notice any difference. You'll probably get the same result you got with the banjo experiment.

I'm sure La Bella makes them for purists.

Try them and let us know how they work out.

http://www.juststrings.com/lab-411p.html

"The 411 Antique set includes gut trebles and high tension silver-plated wound basses. These strings are designed for players who prefer the sound and feel of traditional gut strings on vintage classical guitars. The 411 Antique set matches the 10PH basses with the finest gut trebles. Polished and finished with absolute precision, these trebles offer the unique sound of gut strings with an accuracy of intonation and extended string life never before possible with this material".